Lob's Girl

What does decisively mean in this passage from Lob's Girl?

• quietly

• in a clear, definite way

• with hesitation

• gracefully

What does the word melancholy mean in this passage from Lob's Girl? Then she saw the train slide away out of sight around the next headland, with a melancholy wail that sounded like Lob's last good bye.

• loud

• excited

• scary

• sad

What does the following passage from Lob's Girl foreshadow?

• Lob will travel many miles to find Sandy.

• An accident will happen on the hill.

• Lob will hike up the hill with Sandy.

• A person on a bike will be hurt.

Which word best describes Lob in Lob's Girl?

• brave

• loyal

• happy

• old

In “Lob’s Girl,” why does Lob want to stay with the Pengelly family?

• He feels a connection to Sandy.

• The Pengellys feed him fish.

• He likes living near the sea.

• Mr. Dodsworth is cruel to him.

What does the following passage from “Lob’s Girl” foreshadow?

• Lob will travel many miles to find Sandy.

• An accident will happen on the hill.

• Lob will hike up the hill with Sandy.

• A person on a bike will be hurt.

In “Lob’s Girl,” the hospital officials let Granny Pearce bring Lob to Sandy’s bed even though it is against the rules. Why do they let this happen?

• They think Sandy is likely to die.

• They feel sorry for Lob.

• They think Lob is very smart.

• They are afraid of Granny Pearce.

Which word best describes Lob in “Lob’s Girl”?

• brave

• old

• happy

• loyal

In “Lob’s Girl,” how does Lob die?

• He drowns at sea.

• He dies of old age.

• He gets hit by a truck.

• No one knows.

Identify the letter of the choice that best answers the question. "Lob's Girl" and "Jeremiah's Song" both contain examples of flashback and foreshadowing. Why do the authors use flashbacks?

• to look forward in time

• to create suspense

• to tell more about a character

• to make the story exciting